MOTHERWELL have today confirmed that on-loan Birmingham City defender, Fraser Kerr, will remain at Fir Park until the end of the season.

The Scotland U21 internationalist has played fifteen times this season and impressed his manager in a central defensive role.

Confirming the deal on Motherwell's official website, manager Stuart McCall said: “I am pleased to get Fraser here for another few months, he will provide good competition for the lads at the back – particularly with Steven Saunders returning to the fold too.

“He’s young and still learning the game and we’ve asked him to fill in all over the place and he has done well for himself.

“He was excellent against Georgios Samaras at Celtic Park during the week, his recovery pace is vital in games like that.

“If we want to finish in the top six and push for European places, then everyone will have a role to play and Fraser will be a big part in that.”

The club has also confirmed on motherwellfc.co.uk that 19-year-old defender Nicky Devlin will stay on loan at Dumbarton until at least the end of January.